Grammys fashion: Tuxes with Timberlake; J-Lo shows some leg

A pre-emptive advisory that CBS sent to Grammy attendees last week threatened to spoil the show’s grand tradition of questionable taste.

“Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks ...” the network advised, according to deadline.com.

At first unfurling of the carpet, it looked as if CBS’ prophylactic memo had sunk in like lead — the color of unimpeachable dresses worn by Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Carly Rae Jepsen and Miranda Lambert.

Then a rebellious streak set in.

Rocking the tux

The men shattered the glass ceiling of style with fresh twists on the tuxedo.